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Joyful Prayer In Motion

  • drdeb59
  • Oct 7
  • 2 min read
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When I studied Traditional Thai Massage in Chiang Mai, every day began not with touch — but with a Metta (loving-kindness) healing prayer.


Before placing our hands on another body, we would bow and speak these ancient words to invite the Spirit of Shivagakomarpaj, the father of Thai healing arts:


A Han / A Way Row / Ho Mi — May I be free from enmity

A Han / A Paa Yaa / Pa Cho / Ho Mi — May I be free from ill treatment

A Hang / A Nee Kho / Ho Mi — May I be free from troubles

A Hang / Ni Tuu Kho / Ho Mi — May I be free from suffering

A Hang / Su Khi / At Ta Nang / Pa Ree Ha Ra Mi — May I protect my own happiness


At first, I felt uncomfortable that the prayer began with I.

It sounded self-centered.


But our teachers explained:

“You must fill yourself first. Only then can you truly serve others.”


That teaching stayed in my heart — and now it has inspired me to write lyrics for a song called Joyful Metta, a prayer in motion.


It’s a musical blessing that begins with I, expands to You, and blossoms into We. 



If you’re feeling paralyzed by the pain in the world…

You’re not alone. So many of us are.


Sometimes the most powerful way to begin healing is simple: Breathe love in. Move kindness through your body. Let it ripple outward. 


And if you feel moved to take action, here are a few beautiful ways to do that:

  • Support local immigrants through Casa Marianella or Refugee Services of Texas.

  • Help feed and care for those suffering in Sudan, Gaza, and beyond through World Central Kitchen or Doctors Without Borders.


Even one act of love — one dance, one breath — becomes part of the great healing.

 

Join Me This Week To Move the Prayer: Joyful Metta in Motion:

Wednesday, October 8th, 9 am CDT — In-Person at Balance Dance Studio in Austin Friday, October 10th, 9 am CDT — Online (with replay available) Register here: https://debkern.punchpass.com


With love,

Deb  


P.S. This is just the beginning… I’m creating an entire series of Music Medicine — songs designed to heal, awaken, and move energy through your body. They’ll be available soon on my website, so stay tuned. 

 
 
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